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How to Focus on One Word for the Year
I used to make a long list of resolutions. Then around February, I would have abandoned my resolutions and have fallen back into my old habits. But, about 5 years ago, I stumbled across an article that told me to focus on one word for the year instead. I found that keeping my focus on one word for the year helped me ACTUALLY accomplish what I wanted to. Especially since I could give up my daunting to do list that I had renamed my “resolutions”. Now that I’ve been choosing a word for a few years, it’s been exciting to see how my life has changed. It’s never too early–or…
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15 Things That Make You Rich in Your Twenties
I’ve been thinking a lot about gratitude lately–coming up to November, how cliche, I know. I just finished The Secret by Rhonda Byrne which talks about being grateful for the things you have now and expectant of the blessings that are to come. If you’re interested in using the ideas in The Secret, read my article about how to get exactly what you want. I helped out at the food pantry this week and my gratitude list hit home. There are so many things that make you rich, right now. As a society, we like to complain about being poor, especially in our twenties. We joke that we’re broke college…
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The Dreamers Ultimate Guide to Overcome Perfectionism
If you read my article about escaping the prison of perfectionism, you know that I’m a perfectionist. Maybe it has to do with being a Virgo, or having an INTJ personality, or just being a human with an entrepreneur spirit. No matter what the cause, the result can be paralyzing to my dreams if I don’t overcome perfectionism. For us dreamers, we need to take a hold on our perfectionism to get things done. We already know the 5 things about being a dreamer with a day job. Below is the ultimate guide to overcome perfectionism and start living your dreams. Don’t wait until things are perfect before you start…
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How to Stop Being a Prisoner of Perfection
I am a HUGE prisoner of perfection–if I didn’t have a 3 letter middle name, it might be perfectionist. But perfectionism isn’t going to help me achieve my goals. If anything, it’s going to put them off FARTHER in the future. Do you ever feel like this? You want things to be perfect before you presenting anything to the world. You’re afraid to showcase something people are going to disapprove of or judge or have something negative to say about. We get consumed with our perfectionism because following through with our project makes us very vulnerable. It’s even be harder with all of our social media! But we need to…
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100 Quotes on Making a Difference in the World
I have read many inspirational books about making a difference in the world that stirs a longing inside me (Read my top 5 inspirational books here). I want to be a positive light for people. I want to use my writing to educate and encourage others to be their best selves. And I know that there are others like me. It can be intimidating when you think of the challenge it can take to make a difference in the world. You may feel too small or insignificant to really stir any change in the world. But it only takes one person. Here are 100 quotes on making a difference to…
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The 5 Best Sweet Potato Recipes
Some of my favorite meatless dishes include many sweet potato recipes. I used to eat mostly vegetarian (I say mostly because once in a while I’d cook something with chicken). Since most of my meals consisted of vegetables, I needed a way to feel full and satisfied so I wouldn’t feel starved in a couple of hours. That’s when I discovered sweet potatoes and how amazing they are! Sweet potatoes are rich in Vitamin A, B6, C, and D. As well as a good source for potassium, magnesium, and iron. They’re good for the immune system and they won’t increase your blood sugar (I swear this isn’t an ad for sweet…
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How to Face Your Fears and Start Living Your Dream
Sometimes it can be easier to procrastinate on your dreams, rather than face your fears. Lately, I’ve been trying to face my fears and break the cycle to officially start moving towards my dreams. But there are days I want to crawl back into my comfort zone and go back to procrastinating. Do you ever feel like this? There may be something you want more than ANYTHING, but fear or self-doubt starts to derail your enthusiasm. However, we don’t want to derail our enthusiasm. We WANT to face our fears and start making changes to live our dreams. Here are four steps and a goal sheet to help you face…
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Ultimate Girly Gift Guide
It might be basic, but I LOVE all things gold, marble, and pink. I would like to think I’m not alone in this thinking. If you’re buying for a girly girl in your life, or you’re buying for yourself (you know I love spoiling myself! *Cough* Solo Date *Cough*), then you will love these little favorites of mine. Gifts to use on a girly dressing table This gorgeous Pink Lotus Q-tip Holder is exactly what you need for your dressing table or bathroom vanity. It’s a stylish and pretty way to store your Q-tips. Gifts for your summer girl It might be coming into winter soon, but that’s no reason…
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2020 Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Boss
During the holidays, sometimes you want to give back to your boss if you’ve been given a lot of fantastic opportunities from him or her, or if you might want to try for a promotion sometime in the future. Either way, sometimes giving a bit back is a good thing that can benefit you and fulfill that holiday spirit in you. There are plenty of good gifts that you can give your boss for Christmas. Gifts for the executive boss First off, especially for executive bosses, a good quality pen does not go unnoticed. While it might not sound like much, something that is elegant and practical like this pen…
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2020 Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Brother
Brothers are a weird bunch. They can be protective, silly, caring, and even sometimes poke fun at you. They’ll be serious one moment, and fun loving the next. Regardless, they’re really just there to take care of you when you need them. For that, you should show your appreciation this Christmas with gifts your brother is sure to love in 2020. Christmas gift ideas for the gym bunny If your brother likes going to the gym, then a new gym bag may be in order for him this Christmas. Some gym bags can get old, and if he stores his post-workout clothes in them, they can get a bit…